Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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